John Anders Bjørkøy (born 8 January 1979) is a retired Norwegian footballer. He was an industrious midfielder, but also played in either full-back position. He is the son of Norwegian tenor Svein Bjørkøy.

John Anders Bjørkøy
Personal information
Date of birth (1979-01-08) 8 January 1979 (age 45)
Place of birth Oslo, Norway
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Gjelleråsen
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1998–1999 Skjetten 24 (0)
2000–2003 Raufoss 106 (23)
2004–2005 Hønefoss 40 (4)
2005–2007 Fredrikstad 63 (15)
2008–2009 Lillestrøm 39 (1)
2009 Odd Grenland 4 (0)
International career
2007 Norway 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 January 2010
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 27 January 2010

Club career

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He came to Fredrikstad from Hønefoss BK in the Norwegian First Division July 2005. He made his debut against Lyn on 24 July 2005. Bjørkøy was one of the most consistent players in the team over the last years. He was selected to be Fredrikstad's captain in 2006. In March 2008, Bjørkøy transferred to Lillestrøm SK for a fee of 4 million kr.

International career

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His solid performances and good progression has given him a chance to play for the Norwegian national team. His first international match was against Croatia on 6 February 2007. He earned four caps.[1]

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